Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-19

THE DRAINAGE OF NORTHWEST ALEXANDRIA
week, md the question Of the Henry.street sewer
which, In fact involves the determination OF plan
for the drainage OF the newly built up northwest
consideration. The subject IS most perpie1inr
one The value OF the property there Is not sum-
Gent to stand special tax, and as much Of the
neigh6oIing improvements by special taxes, there
IS an indispositon to do the whole northwest work
out Of the general fund. The committee on streets
have several times considered the subject during
the recess, and the chairman, Col Herbert yant
viii have today conference with Capt Grimm. OF
the District Engineers on the subject OF the city
engineering Ex-City Surveyor Newly has pre-
sented some suggestions on the matter. and Capt
Gr1nln's experience In reference to them viii be
exceedingly valuable 10 Alexandria
SUPERVISORS MEETING.-The county board OF su-
pervfs0rs met at the courthouse here yesterday
be recommended to the County Court for appoint
ment as superintendent OF the poor: Robt Walker
WAS chosen mos Gbs, supervisor of Washington District
peryisor OF Arlington district. near the Aqueduct
and Long Bridges No action has been taken In
CORPORATION CouRr-The trial OF Arthur B. En-.
erson for taking 500 from his cousin Bennett Price,
OF King George County, Va, was concluded In the
dict Of mot guilty." The commemorative attor-
ney said that the testimony did not show any Of.
tense ana ne consented TO the verdict The court
with small cases. A suit for false Imprisonment
will be entered by MI. Emerson.
MI kS.-Sontc Fcdl estate mas just Oeeh SOLD here
at very low rates; Geo Mankin has bought four
small frame dwellings, with lots Franklin street
opposite YeateS' Garden, at $500 Margaret HAYES
has bought small brick dwelling and lot on Co
lumbus street, near Pendleton, for S33O-The
Alexandria Musical Association is constantly
adding TO its numbers and its Instruments and
makes many pleasant evenings at its headQuar-
tiers in Sarepta Hail. Beside its piano and parlor
music, Drums, trombOnes, and cymbals have re-
Gently been added, and q flne brass band is now
one Of the activities OF the assOciation.-The
Hydraulion steam f1re engine company met last
night and further discussed its Richmond TRIP
The con tract for the supply OF city OfceS with coal
has been awarded TO j. K. Zimmerman at S525 for
stove and 1913 for stove anthracite.-Mr Jas
Calvert, OF this city, was injured at the county
brick works yesterday.-Dr. Bedford Brown. OF
this city, presdes at the meeting Of the Virginia
Medical Society In session at R1chmond-The
city democratic club is collecting money to paw
campaign expenses.--T. A. Broadus has bought
near Princess STREET.-THE funeral OF young John
B. Crump who died OF consumption. took Mace
this AFTERNOON from 912 Franklin Street-AmOnp
the recent sales here is that OF the old Laid house,
large three-st0ry brick dwelling on Lee street,
which has been bought by Hannah Tatsapaugh at
81 800 from j. M. Hin.-Mr. Ephraim Adams has
been selected as substitute letter carrier here
vice c. s. WattleS resigned.-Rev. Mr. Nourse
took the place OF Rev. Mr. Mercer at the opening
ton last night-Breen Feely, OF this city.
have been awarded the contract for masonry work
on the Midland road at Sycamore viaduct--Wm.
Lyons. cOiOred boy, who robbed A. L. KERRY OF
Prince Georges County. Nd, OF gold watch, &C.,
anu escaped across the river, has been arrested
here, and Is held for the Maryland oficers.
A meeting OF the privy council was held In Dub
lin yesterday for the purpose OF considering meas
ures for the suppression OF the National League.